From 30e62f9de1570c8e9d8701b58325a673dc6b46ca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christoph Wasicki <126617870+cwasicki@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 18:22:33 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update glossary with consumer definition Signed-off-by: Christoph Wasicki <126617870+cwasicki@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/user-guide/glossary.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/user-guide/glossary.md b/docs/user-guide/glossary.md index 6c0c5eb9b..18e3ac56c 100644 --- a/docs/user-guide/glossary.md +++ b/docs/user-guide/glossary.md @@ -77,6 +77,12 @@ A storage system for electrical energy. A generator that produces combined heat and power ([CHP](#chp)). Usually powered via combustion of some form of fuel. +#### Consumer + +This aggregates all remaining electrical energy [consumption](#consumption) in a microgrid that are not covered by other asset types and components. +Under normal circumstances this is expected to correspond to the [gross consumption](#Gross Consumption) of the site excluding active parts and battery. +In [Passive-sign convention](#Passive Sign Convention) consumer power is usually positive, but negative values can occur in exotic site topologies (e.g. unidentified generators) and or due to sudden short-term effects. + #### Converter Generally refers to [DC-to-DC converter](#dc-to-dc-converter). From 99a32d12a617c6a290c64c57c6c6843afea23002 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christoph Wasicki <126617870+cwasicki@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 16:27:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update glossary with category type examples --- docs/user-guide/glossary.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/user-guide/glossary.md b/docs/user-guide/glossary.md index 18e3ac56c..3f16c85b2 100644 --- a/docs/user-guide/glossary.md +++ b/docs/user-guide/glossary.md @@ -68,6 +68,9 @@ The category [components](#component) of a [microgrid](#microgrid) belong to. [Components](#component) of the same category have the same characteristics (for example offer the same set of [metrics](#metric)). +Examples of category types are meters, inverters, batteries and sensors. + + #### Battery A storage system for electrical energy. From 22105e2d7a3e3966ae19cbb646518a4d547b03ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christoph Wasicki <126617870+cwasicki@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 16:28:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update glossary with explanation of asset and device --- docs/user-guide/glossary.md | 59 ++++++++++++++++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/user-guide/glossary.md b/docs/user-guide/glossary.md index 3f16c85b2..9af1e78ab 100644 --- a/docs/user-guide/glossary.md +++ b/docs/user-guide/glossary.md @@ -61,6 +61,8 @@ components](#component-category) together. It can be connected to the public [grid](#grid), or be completely isolated, in which case it is known as an island. +Components can be grouped into [assets](#Assets) and [devices](#Devices). + ### Component Category The category [components](#component) of a [microgrid](#microgrid) belong to. @@ -71,6 +73,8 @@ The category [components](#component) of a [microgrid](#microgrid) belong to. Examples of category types are meters, inverters, batteries and sensors. +### Assets + #### Battery A storage system for electrical energy. @@ -81,19 +85,9 @@ A generator that produces combined heat and power ([CHP](#chp)). Usually powered via combustion of some form of fuel. #### Consumer - -This aggregates all remaining electrical energy [consumption](#consumption) in a microgrid that are not covered by other asset types and components. -Under normal circumstances this is expected to correspond to the [gross consumption](#Gross Consumption) of the site excluding active parts and battery. -In [Passive-sign convention](#Passive Sign Convention) consumer power is usually positive, but negative values can occur in exotic site topologies (e.g. unidentified generators) and or due to sudden short-term effects. - -#### Converter - -Generally refers to [DC-to-DC converter](#dc-to-dc-converter). - -#### DC-to-DC Converter - -An electronic circuit or electromechanical device that converts a source of -[DC](#dc) from one voltage level to another. +This aggregates all remaining electrical energy [consumption](#consumption) in a microgrid that are not covered by other asset types and components. +Under normal circumstances this is expected to correspond to the [gross consumption](#Gross Consumption) of the site excluding active parts and battery. +In [Passive-sign convention](#Passive Sign Convention) consumer power is usually positive, but negative values can occur in exotic site topologies (e.g. unidentified generators) and or due to sudden short-term effects. #### EV Charger @@ -108,6 +102,30 @@ A device that converts water into hydrogen and oxygen. A point where the local [microgrid](#microgrid) is connected to the public electricity grid. +#### PV Array + +A collection of [PV](#pv) panels. + +#### Solar Panel + +A panel with [PV](#pv) cells that generates [DC](#dc) electricity from +sunlight. + +#### Wind Turbine + +A device that converts the wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy. + +### Devices + +#### Converter + +Generally refers to [DC-to-DC converter](#dc-to-dc-converter). + +#### DC-to-DC Converter + +An electronic circuit or electromechanical device that converts a source of +[DC](#dc) from one voltage level to another. + #### Inverter A device or circuitry that converts [DC](#dc) electricity to [AC](#ac) @@ -118,10 +136,6 @@ electricity. A device for measuring electrical [metrics](#metrics) (for example current, voltage, etc.). -#### PV Array - -A collection of [PV](#pv) panels. - #### Pre-charge module A device that gradually ramp the [DC](#dc) voltage up to prevent any potential @@ -145,15 +159,6 @@ They are generally placed in front of another [component](#component), e.g., an A device for [measuring](#measurement] ambient [metrics](#metric) (for example temperature, humidity, etc.). -#### Solar Panel - -A panel with [PV](#pv) cells that generates [DC](#dc) electricity from -sunlight. - -#### Wind Turbine - -A device that converts the wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy. - ### Component A device (of a particular [category](#component-category)) within @@ -423,4 +428,4 @@ charges or discharges. The state of power depends on the state of charge, battery capacity, initial characteristics, chemistry, and battery voltage, as well as external factors like temperature and humidity, which can also have a significant impact on it. -[Source](https://epicpower.es/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AN028_SoC-SoH-SoP-definitions_v3.pdf) +[Source](https://epicpower.es/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AN028_SoC-SoH-SoP-definitions_v3.pdf) \ No newline at end of file